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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 9, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Virginia, we recommend that you visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Virginia portal, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce's State Resources list or the USDA's COVID-19 Waivers & Flexibilities for Virginia.

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Description of Program and Relief

Child Care Subsidy Program

Virginia’s Child Care Subsidy Program is a pre-existing program that assists families in paying child care costs for children under age 13 who are not eligible to attend public school during the part of the day when public education is available, or children with special needs under age 18 who reside with the applicant. Eligibility criteria have not changed, but due to the impact of COVID-19, school-aged children currently designated for part-day care will be eligible for full-day care. Additionally, certification periods ending between March 2020 and May 2020 will have services automatically extended for six months. For level 1 and level 2 providers, the number of paid absences will increase from 36 to 76 days.

Government or Lead Agency

Virginia Department of Social Services

Dates Available

Ongoing

Certification periods ending between March 2020 and May 2020 will have services automatically extended for six months

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

To be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy Program, one must:

  • Be a Virginia resident who is either:

  • Actively employed;

  • Participating in an education or training program;

  • Receiving child protective services (CPS);

  • Participating in an assigned activity for the Virginia Initiative for Education and Work (VIEW); or

  • Participating in a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAPET) plan of participation.

  • Provide documentation of child’s citizenship or legal residence in the United States.

  • Provide documentation of child’s immunization requirements as outlined by the State Board of Health.

  • Provide documentation of household income that does not exceed the limits of the locality in which they reside.

To check eligibility and apply for the program, please visit Virginia’s CommonHelp portal here:

https://www.commonhelp.virginia.gov/.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

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Contact for More Information

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List of Additional Information

For more information, please visit:

https://www.dss.virginia.gov/geninfo/files/FAQs-Virginia_Subsidy_Program.pdf

For information on certification extension, please click here.


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